Dried Gastrodia Root Tian Ma 500g Sulfur-Free Wild-Simulated Dabie Mountain Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Gastrodia Root, known in TCM as Tian Ma (天麻), from Gastrodia elata, the dried rhizome of a wild-simulated orchid grown in the Dabie Mountain region. This sulfur-free lot is supplied as whole dried pieces suitable for decoction pieces, soups, and traditional herbal preparations. In TCM theory, Tian Ma is traditionally associated with calming liver yang and is valued in classical formulas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Ma dried rhizome sourced from wild-simulated cultivation in the Dabie Mountain area
• Sulfur-free processing preserves the natural character of the root
• Botanical source Gastrodia elata, a classic TCM herb
• Whole dried pieces suitable for decoction, soup, and herbal cooking
• Farmer-direct supply sold as edible agricultural product with 2-year shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically firm and dense with a yellowish-white to light brown surface and subtle transverse ring markings. The aroma is characteristically mild and earthy, and decocted Tian Ma traditionally yields a gentle, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork
• Used in congee and seasonal tonic cooking
• Prepared with other herbs in classical TCM formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Ma is traditionally used to extinguish internal wind and calm liver yang, and it appears in classical formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. It is commonly paired with Gou Teng, Chuan Xiong, or Du Zhong in decoctions, and home cooks often add it to chicken or fish head soups, especially in autumn and winter tonic cooking.

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